High Wind — Santa Clarita Valley, California
2012-05-23 to 2012-05-24 · Santa Clarita Valley, California
56 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
The RAWS sensor at Saugus reported northwest to north winds gusting between 58 and 64 MPH.
Wider weather episode
Strong and gusty winds affected the mountains of Los Angeles and Ventura counties as well as the Antelope Valley and the Santa Clarita Valley. In the mountains, northwest to north winds gusting over 70 MPH in some locations were reported. Across the Antelope Valley, gusty west to northwest winds developed with 50 power poles reported down due to the winds while wind gusts in the Santa Clarita Valley reached 64 MPH.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 384136. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.